University nondiscrimination statement update on July 1

From: Office for Equity and Accessibility

On July 1, 2024, the university’s nondiscrimination statement was updated based on a change at the state level. The new statement is:

“Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.”

The statement has been in updated in Policy No. 1025: Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Assault and on the university’s Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement page.

If you have questions about the university’s nondiscrimination statement, contact the Office for Equity and Accessibility at equityandaccess@vt.edu or at 540-231-2010.